A defensin from clam Venerupis philippinarum: Molecular characterization, localization, antibacterial activity, and mechanism of action
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عنوان ژورنال: Developmental & Comparative Immunology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0145-305X
DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2015.02.009